"Autumn, wait. Let’s go down together,” Eric said, catching up to her in the hallway. Before she could answer, a voice from ahead called out his name. Sophia moved closer, draped in a black silk dress that fit like a second skin, her makeup carefully done to match the seductive edge of her outfit. “Eric, why don’t we go down together?” she asked, stepping into his space as though Autumn wasn’t even there. “Sorry, I am going with Autumn,” he said nonchalantly, shutting it down before she could push further. Before anyone could respond, a soft rustling sound came from behind them. They turned to see Fin rolling around in the long train of Autumn’s lavender dress, giggling as if he had discovered the most entertaining game in the world. “What are you doing here?” Autumn asked, gently pulling him upright and brushing him off. “Shouldn’t you be in bed?” “I wanted Mommy to read me a bedtime story,” he said, clinging to the fabric of her skirt. “Fin, we have a grown-up party to attend
続きを読む